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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.16, 322.88 and 123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.16, 322.88 and 123.80 is: 185.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.16 : 322.88 = 123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.16/322.88 = 123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.16x = 322.88 × 123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.16x = 39,972.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,972.54/215.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.78

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